I did not plan on watching the movie. In fact it was an impromptu decision as President asked me and I agreed - 2 hrs before the movie.
It's a black and white movie and this further enhanced the grim plot that the movie is unrevealing. The movie focused on different characters to present the story and the atrocities performed by the Japanese to the civilians in Nanking. Although I admit I find the movie sometimes confusing as it never explains clearly some of the reasons for the certain scenes i.e. Why was Mr Tang killed? Yes, he did not manage to leave with Rabe. But why does he have to die? Maybe all these confusing scenes are to portray that at that era, deaths are meaningless. There might not need any reasons for killings to arise. Indeed such moments offer room for imagination.
Someone asked me if after watching the show, will I hate the Japanese? The answer is no. Because one of the leading characters inside the film is a Japanese who was supposedly to be rather sympathetic to the Chinese. This is also one of the reasons why the film was rather condemned in China. But I guess by portraying a "sympathetic" Japanese makes this film a more realistic one in my view. Yes the Japanese indeed committed atrocities which were unforgivable. But some of these soldiers might have another side which was not easily seen - they might also be people who missed home and hoped to win the war so that they could return to their homeland and be reunited with relatives.
Inside the movie, it offers another perspective of why people turned traitors. They wanted to protect their family. Because of this greed, this might translate into more terror than one had wished. E.g. Mr Tang in the movie, because of his greed, he caused more harm than good to his family members. And perhaps that is to illustrate that Japanese could not be trusted. Or perhaps life has its own karma. In the end he chose to stay behind and then he died. At that moment, I chose to believe he somehow felt guilty for his betrayal.
I guess in the end why I think this movie is worth watching is because of its theme. Its realistic theme of wartime. It makes me more appreciative of what I have and the peace we're enjoying. Wars caused senseless killings and pain to families and even soldiers - no matter which side they are from. The horrors and remnants of war are unimaginable. That is when I think I like what all candidates of Ms Universe say.... "I hope for.... and World Peace".
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11 October 2009
10 September 2009
The Ugly Truth
After watching the trailer on "The Ugly Truth", I'm very interested to watch this movie because it seems so funny! But what is even more amusing is that Cool-san asked me why is the movie called "The Ugly Truth"? Well my answer is "The Truth is never pretty". =P
Went to surfed the movie website earlier and I saw the comments people posted on the website on their feelings of what's the ugly truth and these seem interesting quotes:
"The ugly truth is you can't make someone fall in love with you."
"The ugly truth is there is no such thing as soul mates or the perfect person. There is only the person who you are willing to make it work with."
"The ugly truth is you're never going to change him. "
"The ugly truth is when a guy says he doesn't want to get married, it actually means he doesn't want to get married to YOU."
"The ugly truth is happiness can't be found in a relationship. You have to already have it."
"The ugly truth is women are shallow too, and first sight does matter."
"The ugly truth is that guys are clueless. No matter how much you hint that you like them, they won't get it until you spell it out."
"The ugly truth is that a lot of women are insecure. And men just don't care."
Well... guess that there's many things whereby the truth are always ugly. And that's the ugly truth.
Went to surfed the movie website earlier and I saw the comments people posted on the website on their feelings of what's the ugly truth and these seem interesting quotes:
"The ugly truth is you can't make someone fall in love with you."
"The ugly truth is there is no such thing as soul mates or the perfect person. There is only the person who you are willing to make it work with."
"The ugly truth is you're never going to change him. "
"The ugly truth is when a guy says he doesn't want to get married, it actually means he doesn't want to get married to YOU."
"The ugly truth is happiness can't be found in a relationship. You have to already have it."
"The ugly truth is women are shallow too, and first sight does matter."
"The ugly truth is that guys are clueless. No matter how much you hint that you like them, they won't get it until you spell it out."
"The ugly truth is that a lot of women are insecure. And men just don't care."
Well... guess that there's many things whereby the truth are always ugly. And that's the ugly truth.
29 August 2009
Coco avant Chanel
This is a movie I rather enjoyed.
There are no thrills or suspense involved.
It is a biography of Gabrielle Chanel aka Coco, the famous French fashion designer who founded the famous fashion brand, Chanel. The early years of Chanel, from her birth till her set-up of first shop in Paris. Her love story with Arthur Capel aka Boy.
The movie was kept interesting by the witty conversations in the movie and the scenes of courage, intelligence and preserverance displayed by Gabrielle Chanel inside when she succeeded to continue staying in Balsan's house. I especially like the witty response (somewhat similar) made by Chanel in the movie, when asked about her age:-
Balsan: "How old are you?"
Chanel: "Depends on my mood. When I'm bored, I feel ancient"
Balsan: "How are are you now?"
Chanel: "1000 years old"
I admire the courage shown by Chanel inside. She dreamed of love and marriage too when she met Arthur Capel. But when reality sank in, she survived. She went ahead to pursue her dreams instead of conveniently accepting the marriage of proposal from Balsan. To her marriage is not a solution to her problems. She just wanted to work and not to live off man. She's a woman who defied conventions in her times, shown in her fashion and her success in her boutique.
The movie was further liven up by the charisma of the actors and actresses. I especially like the actor - Alessandro Nivola in his role of Arthur Capel. He really was the handsome rogue lover that most women will dream and desire.
This movie did not show Chanel's later years and her speculated involvement with a German officer. Whatever her involvement was, i believe it could not deny her of her due credits in her strength, intelligence and success in the fashion industry.
There are no thrills or suspense involved.
It is a biography of Gabrielle Chanel aka Coco, the famous French fashion designer who founded the famous fashion brand, Chanel. The early years of Chanel, from her birth till her set-up of first shop in Paris. Her love story with Arthur Capel aka Boy.
The movie was kept interesting by the witty conversations in the movie and the scenes of courage, intelligence and preserverance displayed by Gabrielle Chanel inside when she succeeded to continue staying in Balsan's house. I especially like the witty response (somewhat similar) made by Chanel in the movie, when asked about her age:-
Balsan: "How old are you?"
Chanel: "Depends on my mood. When I'm bored, I feel ancient"
Balsan: "How are are you now?"
Chanel: "1000 years old"
I admire the courage shown by Chanel inside. She dreamed of love and marriage too when she met Arthur Capel. But when reality sank in, she survived. She went ahead to pursue her dreams instead of conveniently accepting the marriage of proposal from Balsan. To her marriage is not a solution to her problems. She just wanted to work and not to live off man. She's a woman who defied conventions in her times, shown in her fashion and her success in her boutique.
The movie was further liven up by the charisma of the actors and actresses. I especially like the actor - Alessandro Nivola in his role of Arthur Capel. He really was the handsome rogue lover that most women will dream and desire.
This movie did not show Chanel's later years and her speculated involvement with a German officer. Whatever her involvement was, i believe it could not deny her of her due credits in her strength, intelligence and success in the fashion industry.
26 August 2009
The Way I Read...
I always enjoy reading. Newspapers, novels, comics etc.
My favourite remains the romantic-suspense books. Meaning both romance and a couple of murders in it, with the murders being solved by clever sleuthing on the part of the hero and heroine.
In one of these books I read, I especially love the conversation between the hero and heroine it makes me realise I actually have much in common with the heroine...
Like her, I like to read romantic-suspense books.
Even though in real life the motivation for murder is a lot straightforward and majority of cases are solved because someone talks and not because of clever sleuthing. But this doesn't matter because like what she said "If I want real police work, I'll read the newspapers, not a book."
Like her, I tend to read the ending of the book before I commit to the whole book, because I read for the story and not the ending. I agree with her logic that " Life is too short to waste on books that end badly / unhappily ".
That perhaps could translate into my view of life too. Not sure if it's good or bad. But if I have a perception that certain things do not have a good ending or rather I'll be unhappy about, I will tend not to go through with it. Life is too short to be unhappy. But does this also indicate that I lack the courage and determination as I seem to take the easy way out?
Hmm... an issue indeed worth pondering... ??
My favourite remains the romantic-suspense books. Meaning both romance and a couple of murders in it, with the murders being solved by clever sleuthing on the part of the hero and heroine.
In one of these books I read, I especially love the conversation between the hero and heroine it makes me realise I actually have much in common with the heroine...
Like her, I like to read romantic-suspense books.
Even though in real life the motivation for murder is a lot straightforward and majority of cases are solved because someone talks and not because of clever sleuthing. But this doesn't matter because like what she said "If I want real police work, I'll read the newspapers, not a book."
Like her, I tend to read the ending of the book before I commit to the whole book, because I read for the story and not the ending. I agree with her logic that " Life is too short to waste on books that end badly / unhappily ".
That perhaps could translate into my view of life too. Not sure if it's good or bad. But if I have a perception that certain things do not have a good ending or rather I'll be unhappy about, I will tend not to go through with it. Life is too short to be unhappy. But does this also indicate that I lack the courage and determination as I seem to take the easy way out?
Hmm... an issue indeed worth pondering... ??
15 June 2009
Today....
Today is my birthday.
A day to celebrate as it's the anniversary of my birth.
A day my mum will believe an anniversary of her pain as she has to undergo the labour before I'm presented into the world. Nevertheless she's being convinced to keep celebrating for me year after year. haha...
Thanks to all who send me their best wishes...and thanks for the presents I received to date... hehe... the list as follows:
1) Ah Hua Bear (given together with Francis bear) from Jess, Gooi & Feng
2) Aaron Kwok concert ticket and birthday cake from Sis
3) Pink Coach wristlet (born in Tokyo), birthday ornament and flowers from 神秘人
4) Gem stone earrings from 贝儿 in HK
5) "Pearl" earrings from Cool-san in HK
6) Earrings from TML
7) Precious moments cup from Jeanne
8) "I love Fri" T-shirt and Pink Rainbow Care bear from Louisa
9) Wii games and set from Myself (as Babe as said... we need to reward ourselves with presents! )
and not forgeting the Birthday lunches and dinners....
Well another year has passed... and I've indeed stopped putting all the candles onto the cake and only 1 now (Have forgotten when I've started the habit haha). Hopefully I can stay young in the process? And maybe I have to slowly change my wardrobe and buy more mature clothings? =P
As I grew older I sometimes think what I have achieved in life because it seems that time passes very fast. I love travelling but it seems I've been stuck in HK and Japan in these 2 years! haha... maybe I need to explore beyond that soon. I remember I still have many fantastic places like Egypt, Spain, Greece, Mauritius, Tuscany in Italy, Scotland, England, Russia, Turkey, Australia etc that I've yet to explore.
Guess I need to work on this soon.... and on my dream. Maybe the no-pay leave of once a month could be a good start to the realisation of these.... and provided I still could finish my work in time! haha...
A day to celebrate as it's the anniversary of my birth.
A day my mum will believe an anniversary of her pain as she has to undergo the labour before I'm presented into the world. Nevertheless she's being convinced to keep celebrating for me year after year. haha...
Thanks to all who send me their best wishes...and thanks for the presents I received to date... hehe... the list as follows:
1) Ah Hua Bear (given together with Francis bear) from Jess, Gooi & Feng
2) Aaron Kwok concert ticket and birthday cake from Sis
3) Pink Coach wristlet (born in Tokyo), birthday ornament and flowers from 神秘人
4) Gem stone earrings from 贝儿 in HK
5) "Pearl" earrings from Cool-san in HK
6) Earrings from TML
7) Precious moments cup from Jeanne
8) "I love Fri" T-shirt and Pink Rainbow Care bear from Louisa
9) Wii games and set from Myself (as Babe as said... we need to reward ourselves with presents! )
and not forgeting the Birthday lunches and dinners....
Well another year has passed... and I've indeed stopped putting all the candles onto the cake and only 1 now (Have forgotten when I've started the habit haha). Hopefully I can stay young in the process? And maybe I have to slowly change my wardrobe and buy more mature clothings? =P
As I grew older I sometimes think what I have achieved in life because it seems that time passes very fast. I love travelling but it seems I've been stuck in HK and Japan in these 2 years! haha... maybe I need to explore beyond that soon. I remember I still have many fantastic places like Egypt, Spain, Greece, Mauritius, Tuscany in Italy, Scotland, England, Russia, Turkey, Australia etc that I've yet to explore.
Guess I need to work on this soon.... and on my dream. Maybe the no-pay leave of once a month could be a good start to the realisation of these.... and provided I still could finish my work in time! haha...
23 March 2009
Dedication of Song
Guess it's more than 10 years ago when I first heard this song sang in the musical production "Carousel" organised by my school. It was very touching and I love this song, be it the lyrics or tune.
Will like to specially dedicate this song to Babe....
"When you walk through a storm hold your head up high,
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone!"
Babe, you'll never walk alone be it in the storm or rainbows.
As you'll always have friends like me who'll be with you sharing your joys and troubles.
Take care.
Will like to specially dedicate this song to Babe....
"When you walk through a storm hold your head up high,
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone!"
Babe, you'll never walk alone be it in the storm or rainbows.
As you'll always have friends like me who'll be with you sharing your joys and troubles.
Take care.
1 February 2009
Happy Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today is the 7th day of Chinese New Year, and hereby will like to wish all a very Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Birthday!
Somehow I don't really feel the mood of Chinese New Year. Perhaps because I didn't go to Chinatown this year or went to the riverside and see all the laterns and chinese decorations. Or is it because the new year is merely weeks after christmas? Or is it because of the recession?
Perhaps to many, the new year wish will be that the recession will soon be over and everyone can be happy in this new year.... haha...
If you read the forecasts by fortune-tellers, they will state that the Chinese New Year should be on the 4th February, the 1st day of Spring. So I guess we can say Happy Chinese New Year again on that day! New bag or wallet is preferred... and wealth will follow! =D
Wishing all to a fantastic new year ahead! =P
Today is the 7th day of Chinese New Year, and hereby will like to wish all a very Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Birthday!
Somehow I don't really feel the mood of Chinese New Year. Perhaps because I didn't go to Chinatown this year or went to the riverside and see all the laterns and chinese decorations. Or is it because the new year is merely weeks after christmas? Or is it because of the recession?
Perhaps to many, the new year wish will be that the recession will soon be over and everyone can be happy in this new year.... haha...
If you read the forecasts by fortune-tellers, they will state that the Chinese New Year should be on the 4th February, the 1st day of Spring. So I guess we can say Happy Chinese New Year again on that day! New bag or wallet is preferred... and wealth will follow! =D
Wishing all to a fantastic new year ahead! =P
4 January 2009
Beautiful Babe
On 11 Dec, a beautiful baby girl, Kaylene is being born and welcomed to the world.
I could sense her mother's happiness, pride and love in the baby's arrival from her sms.
That's a mother's love.
Congratulations to you, Kaylene's mother...
You're still as pretty as ever... even after the birth.
Take care....
1 January 2009
New Year
Wishing all a very Happy New Year!
Everyone is hoping that 2009 will be a better one than 2008 in terms of economy and world peace. Well I wish for that too. That good news will arrive and bad news will now be the past and history.
Any new resolutions for Year 2009?
Well I guess at least 2 resolutions from Year 2008 will still continue to be part of this year's resolutions. Reason - I have not accomplish that! haha..
Was thinking of what I want when I realise that I want many things.
But actually they are more of good-to-have than must-haves. I'm currently pretty contented with I've. So I guess I should continue to feel this way. Afterall what I usually wish is for happiness and that according to many, that is not definitive but a state of mind. So if I could be pretty contented with I've, achieving the aim of happiness is not too faraway... hmm...
Wishlist: Top 3 Wishes
(1) To accomplish my 2 wishes brought forward from Year 2008
(2) To travel at least 2-3 times a year (my favourite is travelling!!!)
(3) To lose weight (",)
Hope everyone has a wonderful year ahead!
Everyone is hoping that 2009 will be a better one than 2008 in terms of economy and world peace. Well I wish for that too. That good news will arrive and bad news will now be the past and history.
Any new resolutions for Year 2009?
Well I guess at least 2 resolutions from Year 2008 will still continue to be part of this year's resolutions. Reason - I have not accomplish that! haha..
Was thinking of what I want when I realise that I want many things.
But actually they are more of good-to-have than must-haves. I'm currently pretty contented with I've. So I guess I should continue to feel this way. Afterall what I usually wish is for happiness and that according to many, that is not definitive but a state of mind. So if I could be pretty contented with I've, achieving the aim of happiness is not too faraway... hmm...
Wishlist: Top 3 Wishes
(1) To accomplish my 2 wishes brought forward from Year 2008
(2) To travel at least 2-3 times a year (my favourite is travelling!!!)
(3) To lose weight (",)
Hope everyone has a wonderful year ahead!
29 December 2008
New Year Resolutions 2009
The new year is coming again... 2009...
How time passes... it seems yesterday when I'm still 18? 19? 20?
haha... when I'm still at the age of studying... and now?
I'm at the age of working hard.... but not as hard as past few years when I seem to own much and more energies...
But I think I've become more mature and more appreciative and contended with what I've as I grow older... now that seems to be a good sign... hmm... minus the fact that I'm getting older and more people will call me "Auntie" more than "Jie Jie".... hmm...
Last year when approaching 2008, Me, 贝儿 and Cool-san all wrote our New Year Resolutions on a piece of paper. Saw my 3 resolutions last week when I was cleaning my drawers. That brought me memories as I thought through what I've achieved to date. Seemed that I only achieved 1 of my 3 resolutions... hmm... well at least it's not 0? haha... (Ah Q spirit once again)
Now I'm thinking what I should write for the upcoming year resolutions? New Year resolutions for 2009... any ideas my friends? What about you all? *Putting on a thinking cap now* =)
How time passes... it seems yesterday when I'm still 18? 19? 20?
haha... when I'm still at the age of studying... and now?
I'm at the age of working hard.... but not as hard as past few years when I seem to own much and more energies...
But I think I've become more mature and more appreciative and contended with what I've as I grow older... now that seems to be a good sign... hmm... minus the fact that I'm getting older and more people will call me "Auntie" more than "Jie Jie".... hmm...
Last year when approaching 2008, Me, 贝儿 and Cool-san all wrote our New Year Resolutions on a piece of paper. Saw my 3 resolutions last week when I was cleaning my drawers. That brought me memories as I thought through what I've achieved to date. Seemed that I only achieved 1 of my 3 resolutions... hmm... well at least it's not 0? haha... (Ah Q spirit once again)
Now I'm thinking what I should write for the upcoming year resolutions? New Year resolutions for 2009... any ideas my friends? What about you all? *Putting on a thinking cap now* =)
25 December 2008
Appreciation
Merry Christmas! A day of joy and celebration. May everyone in every part of the world (Christians or non-Christians) share in the joy of the day and peace.
Last week, I went to Cambodia together with World Vision and it was truly a fruitful trip. I started to be very appreciative of what I have. Things that I took for granted since young. It's only when I was there and visited some of the families and witnessed the street families and kids that I realised that I was truly blessed. Blessed to born in Singapore and living under a proper roof with water and electricity. Blessed to be educated and able to find work.
I visited one of the schools in a rural area (Baiti) near Phnom Penh. Their classrooms had no lights installed. The kids have to study and learn using the natural light shining in from outside. In spite of the slightly dark environment or the lack of studying materials, this does not dampen their enthusiasm for learning. Even if their homes are faraway from schools for some of the children and they will need an hour or so, or that they'll have to cycle on their own in bicycles big in size (bicycles more meant for adults than children), they are still happily cycling to and fro school. Their toilets have no flushing systems or taps available for washing hands. More importantly, although education is free to all children, parents might not opt for their children to receive education as they might want their children to help in farm work or work in streets to earn income. Maybe it's then I realised how lucky I am to be educated and in a clean environment. I seem to take this for granted.
I went on a night trip and saw families living on the streets. They have no proper roofs over their heads. One of the kids ran around only with a shirt and without bottoms, and it's rather cold at night when we made the visit. In addition, they might only bathe once a week, by swimming at seaside. But they are still happy at times when they receive the food from World Vision at the end of the education session conducted. This is when I realised I should be contended with what I have now and be feeling happy about it. Concentrate about what you already owned than what you do not have.
I was also impressed and touched by the dedication of the World Vision staff there, particularly those on the street camp project. This is because I could really sense their care and concern for the street children from their interaction with them. Their sincerity in helping people to have a better life and living environment. This is not just a job for them.
I wish I could do more then, aside from just buying biscuits and sweets for them. When I see their joy in receiving things, I was very happy. Sometimes people who are on the giving end, can be just as happy or even more happy than the people who are on the receiving end. I hope I can always do my share in giving to help the people who needs them the most.
My Christmas wish is that everyone will be able to receive help in their critical moments of need.... and world peace... Because the innocent are always affected when wars are involved. Cambodia is one example. People are still trying to rebuild their lives and families after the genocide by Khmer Rouge and the landmines planted during the civil war. I wish upon the stars...
Last week, I went to Cambodia together with World Vision and it was truly a fruitful trip. I started to be very appreciative of what I have. Things that I took for granted since young. It's only when I was there and visited some of the families and witnessed the street families and kids that I realised that I was truly blessed. Blessed to born in Singapore and living under a proper roof with water and electricity. Blessed to be educated and able to find work.
I visited one of the schools in a rural area (Baiti) near Phnom Penh. Their classrooms had no lights installed. The kids have to study and learn using the natural light shining in from outside. In spite of the slightly dark environment or the lack of studying materials, this does not dampen their enthusiasm for learning. Even if their homes are faraway from schools for some of the children and they will need an hour or so, or that they'll have to cycle on their own in bicycles big in size (bicycles more meant for adults than children), they are still happily cycling to and fro school. Their toilets have no flushing systems or taps available for washing hands. More importantly, although education is free to all children, parents might not opt for their children to receive education as they might want their children to help in farm work or work in streets to earn income. Maybe it's then I realised how lucky I am to be educated and in a clean environment. I seem to take this for granted.
I went on a night trip and saw families living on the streets. They have no proper roofs over their heads. One of the kids ran around only with a shirt and without bottoms, and it's rather cold at night when we made the visit. In addition, they might only bathe once a week, by swimming at seaside. But they are still happy at times when they receive the food from World Vision at the end of the education session conducted. This is when I realised I should be contended with what I have now and be feeling happy about it. Concentrate about what you already owned than what you do not have.
I was also impressed and touched by the dedication of the World Vision staff there, particularly those on the street camp project. This is because I could really sense their care and concern for the street children from their interaction with them. Their sincerity in helping people to have a better life and living environment. This is not just a job for them.
I wish I could do more then, aside from just buying biscuits and sweets for them. When I see their joy in receiving things, I was very happy. Sometimes people who are on the giving end, can be just as happy or even more happy than the people who are on the receiving end. I hope I can always do my share in giving to help the people who needs them the most.
My Christmas wish is that everyone will be able to receive help in their critical moments of need.... and world peace... Because the innocent are always affected when wars are involved. Cambodia is one example. People are still trying to rebuild their lives and families after the genocide by Khmer Rouge and the landmines planted during the civil war. I wish upon the stars...
1 December 2008
Skies...
Imagine you are driving. When you look up at the sky, you can see the grey and cloudy skies above you. But further away, straight in front of you (maybe kilometres away), you could see yellow light and sun rays, how will you feel?
Will you look at the sight as if you are taking the photo and analysing it scientifically? Or will you take it from a painter's view and think it's a picture and feel that the picture is telling you << 雨过天晴>>. Or will you just focus on the grey clouds and think it's going to rain?
Or do you feel it seems to portray there's light coming at the end of tunnel, indicating there'll be a solution somewhere to a problem. Is that an optimistic view? Or is it a view from a writer?
Can anyone guess what is my view? haha...
Well I saw the same sight when I was going home... =P
Will you look at the sight as if you are taking the photo and analysing it scientifically? Or will you take it from a painter's view and think it's a picture and feel that the picture is telling you << 雨过天晴>>. Or will you just focus on the grey clouds and think it's going to rain?
Or do you feel it seems to portray there's light coming at the end of tunnel, indicating there'll be a solution somewhere to a problem. Is that an optimistic view? Or is it a view from a writer?
Can anyone guess what is my view? haha...
Well I saw the same sight when I was going home... =P
6 November 2008
Christmas Season Greetings
I've always love Christmas. Not only because there're gifts to be received. Also because I like to give presents and see their smile and laughter. I also like the christmas carols and the decorations you can see over Orchard areas...
Cool-san wrote on his blog that someone told him that Christmas has 12 days... Indeed don't you find the Christmas Carol on 12 days of Christmas familiar?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
haha... and I have always believe Christmas has 12 days. I mean, why not?
When I was searching for the lyrics for the 12 days of Christmas carols, noted that in some tradition, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6.
In some places it is even traditional to give Christmas gifts for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas! So Cool-san, you considering the 12 presents for your friend? haha...
Christmas ~ a season of love and giving
I also believe it might be a season of miracles.
Maybe we just need to believe.
Who knows maybe now is the time for miracles.
For one, Obama being President of United States itself is a miracle of change for US.
Hopefully, he could practise what he preach and bring forward the change for US and even the world.
Cool-san wrote on his blog that someone told him that Christmas has 12 days... Indeed don't you find the Christmas Carol on 12 days of Christmas familiar?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
haha... and I have always believe Christmas has 12 days. I mean, why not?
When I was searching for the lyrics for the 12 days of Christmas carols, noted that in some tradition, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6.
In some places it is even traditional to give Christmas gifts for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas! So Cool-san, you considering the 12 presents for your friend? haha...
Christmas ~ a season of love and giving
I also believe it might be a season of miracles.
Maybe we just need to believe.
Who knows maybe now is the time for miracles.
For one, Obama being President of United States itself is a miracle of change for US.
Hopefully, he could practise what he preach and bring forward the change for US and even the world.
22 October 2008
Maid Issues
Maids seem to be a common topic in office these few days.
PL's maid went back for holiday and decided not to come back.
SY's maid cried and wanted to go back home.
Two weeks ago, just realised my maid used my handphone to send sms overseas in Indonesia.
And she was smart enough to delete the sms from my sent messages folder.
Unfortunately for her, I happen to accidentally press the "message recipient" the same morning and realised that there's an unknown number there... a super long number that is not Singapore number. After checking, realised that the number is an Indonesian number... and under the "recently used numbers" is the Indonesian number. So she really sent the message and not accidentally pressed the number.
Later my mum went to confirm with her. After my maid confessed to accidentally use the phone, my mum was pretty upset. Well that's because she didn't know how to use my handphone. And my maid knows... sigh.. all along my mum never thought she is that smart. Well my bill that came yesterday proved she did use my handphone and she sent 3 messages and not only 1. Sigh...
Tonight... my sister announced that my maid used her laptop and went online in the day. Well all along she complained that her setting for her laptop changed and she thought that it was me... sigh now the truth is finally out. Well unfortunately for my maid, when she switched on the lap top, the skype was automatically on. So my sister's colleagues message her and of course there was no reply. So naturally they complained to my sister, who today had a busy meeting and insisted she was never online. So tonight... my sister checked her skype and discovered the past Skype message histories and the Indonesian websites surfed.
Now my mum is thinking whether she should change maids... sigh...
Guess you never know what will happen... it all boils down to luck at times...
PL's maid went back for holiday and decided not to come back.
SY's maid cried and wanted to go back home.
Two weeks ago, just realised my maid used my handphone to send sms overseas in Indonesia.
And she was smart enough to delete the sms from my sent messages folder.
Unfortunately for her, I happen to accidentally press the "message recipient" the same morning and realised that there's an unknown number there... a super long number that is not Singapore number. After checking, realised that the number is an Indonesian number... and under the "recently used numbers" is the Indonesian number. So she really sent the message and not accidentally pressed the number.
Later my mum went to confirm with her. After my maid confessed to accidentally use the phone, my mum was pretty upset. Well that's because she didn't know how to use my handphone. And my maid knows... sigh.. all along my mum never thought she is that smart. Well my bill that came yesterday proved she did use my handphone and she sent 3 messages and not only 1. Sigh...
Tonight... my sister announced that my maid used her laptop and went online in the day. Well all along she complained that her setting for her laptop changed and she thought that it was me... sigh now the truth is finally out. Well unfortunately for my maid, when she switched on the lap top, the skype was automatically on. So my sister's colleagues message her and of course there was no reply. So naturally they complained to my sister, who today had a busy meeting and insisted she was never online. So tonight... my sister checked her skype and discovered the past Skype message histories and the Indonesian websites surfed.
Now my mum is thinking whether she should change maids... sigh...
Guess you never know what will happen... it all boils down to luck at times...
4 October 2008
The Secret History of The World (Part 1)
It's been a long time since I tried love at first sight.... to a book haha...
Last Saturday, just happen to glance at the book "The Secret History of the World" and it captivated me. And two days ago when Mickey persuaded me to go Kinokuniya, I remembered the book and decided it shall belong to me.
Do not ask me why I like this book. I'm not sure too. Maybe because I love history. It never fails to intrigue me. And there's secrets as the book suggests. Secrets of history that are opposite to the truth on what we've always known. Truth that might never be proven. Yet it pricks the curiosity in me. I understand curiosity kills the cat... but being the cat... it has nine lives. haha...
Or maybe I find that there are many things in the world that are unexplainable, that Science is never able to explain. In one of the para of the introduction, it wrote:
"Induce in yourself a different state of mind and the most famous and familiar histories mean something very different"
In fact if anything in this history is true, then everything your teachers taught you is thrown into question.
I suspect this prospect doesn't alarm you.
As one of the devotees f the ancient and secret philosophy so memorably put it:
You must be mad, or you wouldn't have come here"
Yes indeed... maybe I'm indeed quite mad... Oops.
Haha it's getting late, shall continue another day... and I shall share Chapter 1.
Last Saturday, just happen to glance at the book "The Secret History of the World" and it captivated me. And two days ago when Mickey persuaded me to go Kinokuniya, I remembered the book and decided it shall belong to me.
Do not ask me why I like this book. I'm not sure too. Maybe because I love history. It never fails to intrigue me. And there's secrets as the book suggests. Secrets of history that are opposite to the truth on what we've always known. Truth that might never be proven. Yet it pricks the curiosity in me. I understand curiosity kills the cat... but being the cat... it has nine lives. haha...
Or maybe I find that there are many things in the world that are unexplainable, that Science is never able to explain. In one of the para of the introduction, it wrote:
"Induce in yourself a different state of mind and the most famous and familiar histories mean something very different"
In fact if anything in this history is true, then everything your teachers taught you is thrown into question.
I suspect this prospect doesn't alarm you.
As one of the devotees f the ancient and secret philosophy so memorably put it:
You must be mad, or you wouldn't have come here"
Yes indeed... maybe I'm indeed quite mad... Oops.
Haha it's getting late, shall continue another day... and I shall share Chapter 1.
23 September 2008
Meeting with Stars...
It might seem strange but I do not have a lot of idols when I was young.
I guess I have only admitted one so far. And he's not a famous star.
Just a normal TVB actor whom I like because of a drama series.
In a way I liked him because of his character and chrisma inside the drama series.
Last night I was searching a photo of Hendersonwave for adietcokelover for our company's magazine (on our Southern Ridge walk held few weeks ago) when I chanced over this photo of 杜德伟, bringing it back memories...
This was taken few years ago, when I was still in my first job.
It was the first time I ever meet a star and have a chance to converse and had supper with.
It was in Goodwood Park Hotel I remembered. My ex manager (actually I was not technically in her team) was his great fan and she brought my senior, 小肥 and me to meet him.
He was not my idol actually. But I find him quite a nice person. He volunteered to treat us and was rather friendly with all his fans. He was not irritated or fustrated with all the photo taking.
He also politely apologised as he was a bit late as I believe he just rushed down after his work. I believe at that time he was in SIN filming.
Anyway, in the end, the next morning (I think), I even went to the airport to send him off. haha... quite an interesting experience since I've never tried before to send a star off at airport before. Seems like my teenage years are rather boring?? Anyway, from conversation, realised that there are a few of his fans that once even travelled all the way to overseas for his concert. They also brought him presents and posters. Some are even handmade presents... Rather sweet of them...
Seeing his photo, also reminds me of my ex-colleagues whom I've not seen for a long while. They're fun and very nice people who makes tiring work less difficult. Will always remember the fun times working with them... and the jokes shared. Will always remember the 杜德伟 song <<脱掉>> as it is often teased to be (or maybe it's the truth?) Kel Wee and TCH's love song in a certain office late in the night of a one fine day... few years ago.
Maybe will write about them in my blog someday...??
Haha... from emails, seem that a gathering is likely to be upcoming. Looking forward to this gathering and naturally fun that comes along with them... =)
24 August 2008
Writing my Blog in Chinese
Well well.. my blog is usually written in English instead of Chinese since I do not have the software to write in Chinese. It's very time consuming and tiring when you have to write in Chinese by using the hanyu pinyin dictionary.
Now don't laugh at me when you realise how I wrote those Chinese characters in the past... haha but anyway thanks to 神秘人, I realise that there is this website that could help me write Chinese at an efficient speed!
http://www.nciku.com
So most likely when my mood strikes, I'll write my blog in Chinese!
Well that's because at certain times, emotions could be more clearly described when written in chinese.
So my dear friends with good command of chinese, pls tolerate my standard of chinese k?
Especially my dear friends 贝儿 and Cool-san. Now I've to add 神秘人 in the list too after this morning. haha...
Cheers!
Now don't laugh at me when you realise how I wrote those Chinese characters in the past... haha but anyway thanks to 神秘人, I realise that there is this website that could help me write Chinese at an efficient speed!
http://www.nciku.com
So most likely when my mood strikes, I'll write my blog in Chinese!
Well that's because at certain times, emotions could be more clearly described when written in chinese.
So my dear friends with good command of chinese, pls tolerate my standard of chinese k?
Especially my dear friends 贝儿 and Cool-san. Now I've to add 神秘人 in the list too after this morning. haha...
Cheers!
23 August 2008
Birthday @ Covo Bistro & Lounge
Yesterday was 贝儿's birthday.
I'm very excited and happy that I was able to celebrate her birthday with her, together with Cool-san and 神秘人.
I understand that she adores white roses. Henceforth, I decided with Colin that we will give her white roses on her birthday! For the first time in my life, I actually arrange the white roses into 1 bouquet (during the afternoon before the dinner). Honestly, although I was in Horticulture club during JC, I believe I only arrange flowers in a vase / pot.
Haha but I guess since it's 贝儿's birthday, maybe I should help to do something for her.
It was quite an achievement on my end since I seldom like to do art and craft. Well there're are 2 main reasons: (1) I'm as lazy as Garfield - my favourite (2)I do not have much talent in art. When I was in Sec, I'm only good in abstract art.
And I was happy that she still loved the white roses, in spite of the fact that it was not as nice as those done in the florist. I understand that it's because she has felt the message behind the white roses.
The message that she was special friend to me (as always) and Cool-san.
神秘人 - Thanks for your help too for the last minute touch up.
Anyway we had dinner together at the restaurant, Covo Bistro & Lounge at Bukit Timah district. (Kudos to our dearest driver Cool-san who drove us there) I was glad that 贝儿 liked the restuarant that we've chosen since it was meant as a surprise for her.
The deco of the restaurant was elegant and romantic. And the dinner was also quite nice. A place I would recommend for people looking for a quiet place to talk and dine or chill out.
Herein, just to wish my dear friend a very Happy Birthday once more and that may all her wishes come true! Thanks for being such a true friend to me and I love you very much!
haha... and thanks for extending the invitation to 神秘人 for the dinner too. Hope you had a lovely evening.
I'm very excited and happy that I was able to celebrate her birthday with her, together with Cool-san and 神秘人.
I understand that she adores white roses. Henceforth, I decided with Colin that we will give her white roses on her birthday! For the first time in my life, I actually arrange the white roses into 1 bouquet (during the afternoon before the dinner). Honestly, although I was in Horticulture club during JC, I believe I only arrange flowers in a vase / pot.
Haha but I guess since it's 贝儿's birthday, maybe I should help to do something for her.
It was quite an achievement on my end since I seldom like to do art and craft. Well there're are 2 main reasons: (1) I'm as lazy as Garfield - my favourite (2)I do not have much talent in art. When I was in Sec, I'm only good in abstract art.
And I was happy that she still loved the white roses, in spite of the fact that it was not as nice as those done in the florist. I understand that it's because she has felt the message behind the white roses.
The message that she was special friend to me (as always) and Cool-san.
神秘人 - Thanks for your help too for the last minute touch up.
Anyway we had dinner together at the restaurant, Covo Bistro & Lounge at Bukit Timah district. (Kudos to our dearest driver Cool-san who drove us there) I was glad that 贝儿 liked the restuarant that we've chosen since it was meant as a surprise for her.
The deco of the restaurant was elegant and romantic. And the dinner was also quite nice. A place I would recommend for people looking for a quiet place to talk and dine or chill out.
Herein, just to wish my dear friend a very Happy Birthday once more and that may all her wishes come true! Thanks for being such a true friend to me and I love you very much!
haha... and thanks for extending the invitation to 神秘人 for the dinner too. Hope you had a lovely evening.
6 August 2008
Black and white photography
6 Aug 2008 Sunny
I finally went for my black and white photography lesson!
It's a small class of only 4 students and my instructor, Maria is a rather kind and patient lady (hope she'll continue to be that with me for the next 3 lessons haha).
At first I do not understand why the class is so small. But after attending the lesson, I understood. There's a lot of hands-on session and things to do. It's not as simple and easy as I thought.
Tonight, I learnt to extract the exposed film by using the given equipment and use the equipment inside the dark room. But I think one of the most difficult things is to load the film on the roller in the dark room in total darkness! I tried (and only me) and dropped the film onto the floor! haha... luckily it's just a practice (no real film is used) tonight. I guess I have to eat more carrots these few days to improve my night eye sight and practice feeling stuff dark at night...
I also have to memorise the steps to do inside the darkroom especially on the usage of equipment! Maria also told us that in the next lesson we'll hands-on and develop a real roll of film. According to her, we'll also have to make sure the solution used has a temperature of exactly 20 degrees! haha I feel like I'm actually doing lab work and I think it has been 10 years since I enter a lab!
Well... I hope I will continue to keep my passion for black and white photography and not be scared off by the difficult but intriguing lab work! haha... anyway hope I'll be less blur as time goes by... haha...
I finally went for my black and white photography lesson!
It's a small class of only 4 students and my instructor, Maria is a rather kind and patient lady (hope she'll continue to be that with me for the next 3 lessons haha).
At first I do not understand why the class is so small. But after attending the lesson, I understood. There's a lot of hands-on session and things to do. It's not as simple and easy as I thought.
Tonight, I learnt to extract the exposed film by using the given equipment and use the equipment inside the dark room. But I think one of the most difficult things is to load the film on the roller in the dark room in total darkness! I tried (and only me) and dropped the film onto the floor! haha... luckily it's just a practice (no real film is used) tonight. I guess I have to eat more carrots these few days to improve my night eye sight and practice feeling stuff dark at night...
I also have to memorise the steps to do inside the darkroom especially on the usage of equipment! Maria also told us that in the next lesson we'll hands-on and develop a real roll of film. According to her, we'll also have to make sure the solution used has a temperature of exactly 20 degrees! haha I feel like I'm actually doing lab work and I think it has been 10 years since I enter a lab!
Well... I hope I will continue to keep my passion for black and white photography and not be scared off by the difficult but intriguing lab work! haha... anyway hope I'll be less blur as time goes by... haha...
4 August 2008
Counting down to my next Photography Lesson...
I’m so excited… counting down days to coming Wednesday for my 1st lesson in Black and White Film Photography.
Since young, I’ve always like photography. But it was really a year ago or so that I really decided to choose photography as a hobby and buy the most expensive thing I’ve ever own and buy – my baby DSLR Nikon D40X. I guess I’ve 2 people to thank for this choice. First and foremost, of course is babe who is one of my best friend (and still going to be 30 years later… hee) and partner for my basic photography class in PSS. Without her, I guess I will never take the first step to sign up for the course, or to buy my first DSLR.
The second person surprisingly is actually the scriptwriter for the show 《白袍之恋》.
This is because if he / she never arranged 安以轩 (饰 刘逸宁) in the show to be an avid photographer and takes beautiful black-and-white photos, I believe I’ll not fall head-over-heels with photography. Yes, my preferred is actually black-and-white film photography, instead of the normal colour digital photography.
Why? Because when it comes to taking people, black-and-white appears to withstand transience of time and further highlight their facial expressions.
Because I want to take photos that reflect what I see at that exact moment - photos that reflect my thoughts in that instant.
Because I’m stubborn as I prefer to do things my way?
我喜欢摄影因为我想拍下我生命里的幸福点滴。
Since young, I’ve always like photography. But it was really a year ago or so that I really decided to choose photography as a hobby and buy the most expensive thing I’ve ever own and buy – my baby DSLR Nikon D40X. I guess I’ve 2 people to thank for this choice. First and foremost, of course is babe who is one of my best friend (and still going to be 30 years later… hee) and partner for my basic photography class in PSS. Without her, I guess I will never take the first step to sign up for the course, or to buy my first DSLR.
The second person surprisingly is actually the scriptwriter for the show 《白袍之恋》.
This is because if he / she never arranged 安以轩 (饰 刘逸宁) in the show to be an avid photographer and takes beautiful black-and-white photos, I believe I’ll not fall head-over-heels with photography. Yes, my preferred is actually black-and-white film photography, instead of the normal colour digital photography.
Why? Because when it comes to taking people, black-and-white appears to withstand transience of time and further highlight their facial expressions.
Because I want to take photos that reflect what I see at that exact moment - photos that reflect my thoughts in that instant.
Because I’m stubborn as I prefer to do things my way?
我喜欢摄影因为我想拍下我生命里的幸福点滴。
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